A tort is conduct that results in injury or wrongful death to another person. Tort law includes negligent acts and intentional torts.Among the diverse landscape of tortious acts, a prominent category emerges in the healthcare realm: medical malpractice. Learn about the rules and procedures for filing a personal injury lawsuit against the state of California or a local California government. You may be able to obtain compensation from the person or group at fault if you are able to clearly and effectively demonstrate that the case is a tort. Toxic tort law allows you to sue the companies or people responsible for causing health problems or environmental damage due to negligence or misconduct. In most cases, the duty is to use reasonable care. Damages can include physical injuries, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Intentional torts are wrongful acts done on purpose, that can result in both civil and criminal liability for the wrongdoer. In cases of negligence and strict liability, those tort claims revolve around accidents or carelessness.